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Turkey Shepards Pie
October is such an amazing month, it heralds in an array of beautiful colours, all across the prairies. October is Pumpkin Month and the...
Dawn Hames
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin Crisp
And just like that it’s October. Our summer went by so fast. I hear the geese honking as they make their way south. All of our fields are...
Dawn Hames
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Sour Cream Cucumber Salad
We are well into fall, the leaves are changing into fiery colors, and the garden is wrapping up. This year I planted spaghetti squash,...
Dawn Hames
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Today, I am baking with flour made of Park wheat. It is freshly ground, whole grain, organic, and unbleached. The Park variety of wheat...
Dawn Hames
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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Banana Carrot Loaf
The best of both loaves. The moistness and health benefits of a banana loaf and all the flavour and nutrition of a carrot loaf. Bananas...
Dawn Hames
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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Apple Spice Muffins
It’s once again apple season. I am fortunate to have an apple tree, and they are mostly ready, and some are already overripe. It’s...
Dawn Hames
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Raspberry Muffins
It’s Raspberry season. These little prairie jewels are full of flavor, and even more so this year, as it has been so dry. We have a...
Dawn Hames
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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Broccoli And Cabbage Salad
Salads are always a great accompaniment for summer barbeques, potlucks and outdoor entertaining. There are some salads that almost...
Dawn Hames
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Spice Cake
This recipe is from my vintage Alberta Women of Unifarm cookbook. This cookbook is a collection of Alberta mom’s and grandma’s...
Dawn Hames
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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Keto Baked Egg Custard
I have been busy testing this recipe. This is the keto version of my traditional Egg Custard recipe. The three cups of cream can also be...
Dawn Hames
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Cream Of Mushroom And Onion Soup
With cold days still in March it’s great to have a warming homemade soup. Along with great taste, mushrooms, onions, and garlic have some...
Dawn Hames
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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Gingerbread House And Cookies
Brr… Cold winter days are the perfect time to turn on the oven and do some baking. Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to spend...
Dawn Hames
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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Caramel Popcorn And Sugar Cookies
It's full-on winter outside, with the holidays just around the corner. Holiday entertaining is always more fun with some handy special...
Dawn Hames
Nov 29, 20222 min read
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Cheese And Kielbasa Soup
Farmers all across the region are busy putting in the crops. While it has been a long winter, and cold spring, we can be sure sunshine is...
Dawn Hames
May 25, 20222 min read
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Roasted Asparagus
This weekend is the celebration of Easter. In both Alberta and Saskatchewan, we are so grateful that all the COVID restrictions have been...
Dawn Hames
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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Apple Season
It is an early harvest this year. We are done combining our peas and barley, and are waiting for the swathed canola t be ready. Right...
Dawn Hames
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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Saskatoon Pie
Wow, harvest came up fast this year. As I write this the sky is smoky, and my eyes are burning. I have been busy making saskatoon pies,...
Dawn Hames
Aug 16, 20212 min read
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Rhubarb Muffins
Calling all rhubarb lovers. Here is a new rhubarb recipe to add to your collection. These are cake-like muffins with lots of flavourful...
Dawn Hames
Jun 17, 20212 min read
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Banana Corn Muffins
Several months ago, I released a recipe for a banana cake using corn meal. I like the yellow colour of the corn, and I thought the colour...
Dawn Hames
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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Tuna Pasta Salad
It is time for summer salads. Here is an old favorite. It is full of vegetables, pasta, and important protein from the tuna. For the...
Dawn Hames
Jun 3, 20212 min read
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